Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Deracoxib is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per DeramaxxTM [product label]. Greenfield, IN: Elanco; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.375 (2026-08-01).. Deracoxib is used in dogs for Osteoarthritis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deracoxib in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Deramaxx
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Osteoarthritis | Strong | DeramaxxTM [product label]. Greenfield, IN: Elanco; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.375 (2026-08-01). |
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GI ulceration/perforation reported at higher doses. Dogs only. Not for use with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Monitor renal and hepatic function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deracoxib dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deracoxib in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Deracoxib in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deracoxib is indicated in dogs for: Osteoarthritis.
These are general warnings for Deracoxib across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. GI ulceration/perforation reported at higher doses. Dogs only. Not for use with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Monitor renal and hepatic function.
Why a species-specific page? Deracoxib pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.